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Jessie Virginius Bassett

Male 1863 - 1938  (74 years)

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  • Name Jessie Virginius Bassett 
    Birth 14 Mar 1863  Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    _UID D8F26620F6D9664581D8DB9B8D4802DB4B2A 
    Death 27 Feb 1938  Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • 1870 Federal Census of Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia (25 Jul 1870)
      John W. Bassett - 38 - M - Virginia - Carpenter
      Josephine - 26 - F - Virginia - Housekeeper
      Charlie - 9 - M - Virginia
      Jesse - 7 - M - Virginia
      Sarah White - 58 - F - Virginia - Seamstress
      Frank H. - 17 - M - Virginia - Sash & Blind Maker
      Nancy Hunt - 34 - F - Virginia

      1880 Federal Census of Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia
      John W. Bassett - 45 - M - VA-VA-VA - Head - Carpenter
      J.V. - 35 - F - VA-VA-VA - Wife - Milliner
      Charles E. - 19 - M - VA-VA-VA - Son - Book keeper
      J.V.W. - 17 - M - VA-VA-VA - Son - School
      James G. - 10 - M - VA-VA-VA - Son - School
      Sarah D. White - 74 - F - VA-VA-VA - MotherL
      F.H. White - 28 - M - VA-VA-VA - BroL - Carpenter
      Nancy Hurst - 46 - F - VA-VA-VA - Cousin
      Etta Hilditch - 20 - F - MD-MD-MD - Other - Saleswoman
      Clay Kirwin - 24 - M - VA-VA-VA - Other - Salesman

      1900 Federal Census of Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia (8 Jun 1900)
      John Bassett - 65 - M - May 1835 - VA-VA-VA - Head - Carpenter
      Josephine - 56 - F - Jul 1844 - VA-VA-VA - Wife
      Jessie V. - 36 - M - Mar 1864 - VA-VA-VA - Son - Bookkeeper ?? Co.
      Daisy E. - 34 - F - Feb 1836 - VA-VA-VA - DauL
      Allen - 7 - M - Sep 1892 - VA-VA-VA - Grandson
      Reginald - 2 - M - Dec 1897 - VA-VA-VA - Grandson
      Sarah White (Wd) - 93 - F - Dec 1806 - VA-VA-VA - MotherL
      Frank H. - 45 - M - Nov 1854 - VA-VA-VA - BrotherL - Clerk RR
      Nancy Hunt (Wd) - 68 - F - Jan 1832 - VA-VA-VA - Aunt
      (Living at 516 East Main) (Married 40 years, 3 children, 3 living)
      (Jessie & Daisy married 17 years, 4 children, 2 living)

      1910 Federal Census of Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia (19 Apr 1910)
      Jesse V. Bassett - 47 - M - VA-VA-VA - Head - Salesman Pianos(?)
      Elizabeth E. - 42 - F - VA-VA-VA - Wife
      James A. - 18- M - VA-VA-VA - Son
      Richard R. - 12 - M - VA-VA-VA - Son
      John W. - 72 - M - VA-VA-VA - Father - Carpenter House
      Josephine V. - 68 - F - VA-VA-VA - Mother
      Mary A. Cross (Wd) - 62 - F - VA-NC-VA - MotherL
      (Living at 430 Ward Avenue)
      (Married 22 years, 4 children, 2 living)
      (John married 50 years, 3 children, 3 living)
      (Mary 2 children, 1 living)

      1920 Federal Census of Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia (12 Jan 1920)
      Jesse Bassett - 56 - M - VA-VA-VA - Head - Bookeeper Steam Laundry
      Elizabeth - 51 - F - VA-VA-VA - Wife
      J. Allen - 28 - M - VA-VA-VA - Son - Draftsman City
      John W. - 84 - M - VA-VA-VA - Father
      Josephine - 74 - F - VA-VA-VA - Mother
      Gladys L. - 19 - F - VA-NC-VA - DauL
      Mary A. Cross (Wd) - 74 - F - VA-VA-VA - MotherL
      (Living at 332 Ward Avenue)

      1930 Federal Census of Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia (5 Apr 1930)
      Jesse V. Bassett - 67 - M - VA-VA-VA - Head - Bookkeeper Laundry
      Elizabeth D. - 62 - F - VA-VA-VA - Wife
      J. Allen - 38 - M - VA-VA-VA - Son - Draftsman City
      Gladys L. - 29 - F - VA-NC-VA - DauL
      Ruth V. - 9 - F - VA-VA-VA - Grdau
      Mary A. Cross (Wd) - 84 - F - VA-VA-VA - MotherL
      (Living at 332 Ward Avenue)
      (Jesse and Elizabeth married at 25 and 20)
      (J. Allen and Gladys married at 24 and 16)
      (Mary married at 20)

      Philadelphia Inquirer
      September 16, 1901
      Bare Feet Cure For Sore Throat
      Curious Case of a Little Boy Who Has Never Worn
      A Boot or Shoe in His Life (Picture included)
      Richard Reginald Bassett
      Special to The Inquirer - Waynesboro, Pennsylvania - September 15 - No person on the South Mountain, this season, has attracted more attention than Richard Reginald Bassett, the little 3-year old son of Jesse V. Bassett. The distinguishing characteristic of the boy is that he has never worn a shoe. His parents are long-time sufferers from throat trouble, as is his older brother. At the birth of the youngster the family physician advised that his parents refrain from protecting his feet, as he showed evidence of having inherited the family throat affliction. They physician's advice was followed and the boy's feet were never covered with stocking or shoe.
      With the beginning of last winter the physician ordered that the boy be allowed to run barefoot on the streets even in the severest weather. The parents did as they were advised and the boy has not only been free from throat trouble, but has gained in physical strength and in general robustness. He weighs within ten pounds of his brother, who is 6 years and 3 months the older.
    Person ID I75  77B Richard Bassett of Mathews County, Virginia
    Last Modified 22 Nov 2012 

    Father John Wesley Bassett,   b. 20 Jan 1835, Mathews County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Feb or 11 May 1920 (Age 85 years) 
    Mother Josephine Virginia White,   b. 30 Jul 1845, Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Mar 1926, Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years) 
    Family ID F4  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elizabeth Daisy Cross,   b. 1863, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1936 (Age 73 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1888 
    Children 
    +1. James Allen Bassett,   b. 28 Sep 1891, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 May 1956 (Age 64 years)
    +2. Richard Reginald Bassett,   b. 22 Dec 1897, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Dec 1992, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 94 years)
     3. Bassett
     4. Bassett
    Family ID F25  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart